5 Best Thai Restaurants in Abu Dhabi (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

The Thai restaurants in Abu Dhabi worth a detour are all sitting between 4.7 and 4.9 stars, which means the usual advice, just check the rating, doesn't do much work here. What separates them is setting: a waterfront dining room in Al Bandar, a mall food-court favorite in Mushrif, and a Japanese-Thai fusion spot that's become a breakfast regular for some reviewers.

Short answer: Desert Lotus Restaurant in Al Bandar leads on volume with 4.8 stars across 1,310 reviews, while Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant in Mushrif Mall holds the highest rating on the page at 4.9 stars. Mains run roughly AED 50 to 150 per person at most of these spots, with Desert Lotus and KYOKO running slightly higher for a full dinner.

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The Thai Shortlist, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Desert Lotus Restaurant	4.8 ★	1,310	Waterfront dining, Al Bandar	View ›
2	Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant in Mushrif Mall	4.9 ★	1,086	Mall dining, generous portions	View ›
3	Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant	4.7 ★	1,203	Cosy, hidden-gem feel	View ›
4	MALAYASIAN RESTAURANT	4.7 ★	1,111	Malaysian-Thai crossover menu	View ›
5	KYOKO Japanese & Thai Restaurant مطعم كيوكو	4.8 ★	657	Japanese-Thai fusion, breakfast	View ›

5 Best Thai Restaurants in Abu Dhabi (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Desert Lotus Restaurant

4.81,310 Google reviews

Desert Lotus Restaurant is a Thai and Japanese kitchen on the waterfront in Al Bandar, Al Raha, serving curries, soups and sushi with reimbursed parking for diners. It's the most-reviewed Thai restaurant on this page, and reviewers frequently mention it for special-occasion dinners.

What people praise

Rich, well-balanced tom yum soup and curries
Genuine waterfront setting with themed evenings
Staff noted for thoughtful touches on birthdays and anniversaries
Reimbursed or low-cost parking

Worth knowing

Menu spans both Thai and Japanese dishes, so it's less specialist than a Thai-only kitchen

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,310 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed and most consistently praised Thai option here, especially for a celebration dinner with a view.

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Ar Rahah St - Al Rahah - Al Bandar - Abu Dhabi

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant in Mushrif Mall

4.91,086 Google reviews

Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant in Mushrif Mall is a Thai kitchen serving prawn cakes, tom yum, pad thai and fried rice, with a menu reviewers describe as diverse and accommodating of different dietary preferences. It carries the highest rating of any Thai restaurant on this page.

What people praise

Highest rating on the page at 4.9
Generous, well-balanced tom yum and pad thai
Friendly, patient staff who explain the menu well
Wide dish variety for group dining

Worth knowing

Located inside a mall, so it can get busy at peak meal times

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,086 · 83rd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The top-rated Thai kitchen here and a strong pick for a group with mixed tastes, especially since it sits right inside Mushrif Mall for easy access.

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Hadbat Al Za`Faranah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant

4.71,203 Google reviews

Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant on Electra Street (a separate branch from the Mushrif Mall location) is a smaller Thai spot known for its Tom Kha soup, Thai omelette, and a coconut dessert called Buluva that comes up repeatedly in reviews. The setting is cosy and casual.

What people praise

Distinctive Buluva coconut dessert reviewers call unforgettable
Fresh, authentic curries and rice dishes at accessible prices
Warm, attentive hospitality in a small, relaxed room

Worth knowing

Smaller space than the Mushrif Mall branch of the same name

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume1,203 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Note this is a different address from the Mushrif Mall Aroy Dee above, same brand name, separate branch. Go here for the cosy, hidden-gem feel and that coconut dessert.

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Electra street - Al Danah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

MALAYASIAN RESTAURANT

4.71,111 Google reviews

MALAYASIAN RESTAURANT (as listed on Google) serves a mixed Thai and Malaysian menu, including curries, orange chicken and Malaysian dishes like Nasi Lemak, in a small dining room. Reviews are more mixed on authenticity than the other kitchens on this list.

What people praise

Fried rice reviewers call generous with vegetables and meat
Orange chicken and curry-rice combinations praised repeatedly
Good value for money on portion size

Worth knowing

Several reviewers note the food leans less authentically Thai than other options here
Tom yum soup drew specific criticism for being bland in at least one detailed review

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume1,111 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth knowing this one blends Thai and Malaysian cooking rather than running a strictly Thai kitchen. Go for the Malaysian dishes and the value, and set expectations accordingly on the Thai side.

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102 Humaid Alhasm Al Rumaithi St - Zone 1E10 - E10 - Abu Dhabi

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

KYOKO Japanese & Thai Restaurant مطعم كيوكو

4.8657 Google reviews

KYOKO Japanese & Thai Restaurant on Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street combines Japanese and Thai dishes, from Tan Tan ramen to Tom Yum ramen, sushi and a notable tahini coffee. It's open from 7am, and several reviewers treat it as a regular breakfast spot inside AG Hotel.

What people praise

Fusion ramen bowls reviewers describe as authentic, not watered down
Repeat customers cite consistent quality across multiple visits
Cosy, calm atmosphere good for breakfast or dinner
Early opening hours (7am) unusual among Thai kitchens here

Worth knowing

As a fusion menu, it's less specialised than a Thai-only kitchen

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume657 · 73rd

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if you want Thai and Japanese flavours under one roof, and the only Thai-adjacent kitchen on this page open for a proper breakfast.

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Sultan Bin Zayed The First St - Al Nahyan - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Thai restaurants in Abu Dhabi. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a thousand reviewers carries more weight than the same score from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does Thai food cost in Abu Dhabi? (2026)

Prices vary by restaurant, with mall food-court spots generally cheaper than standalone dining rooms.

Job	Typical price
Casual mall or quick meal (per person)	AED 1-50
Standard sit-down meal (per person)	AED 50-150
Fuller dinner with drinks (per person)	AED 150-300

Ranges reflect the ‘Price per person’ figures reviewers self-reported on Google for the businesses on this page, verified August 2026. Confirm current menu pricing directly with each restaurant.

Serving all of Abu Dhabi

These Thai restaurants span Al Bandar, Mushrif Mall, Al Danah and Al Nahyan, covering much of central Abu Dhabi. Searching for Thai food near me? Each listing below has a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a Thai restaurant

Can the kitchen adjust spice levels on request?
Do you offer vegan or vegetarian versions of your curries?
Is the tom yum made with seafood, chicken, or both?
Is parking available or reimbursed at this branch?
Do you take reservations, especially for groups?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these Thai restaurants?

We started from every Thai restaurant in Abu Dhabi with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Are there two Aroy Dee Thai restaurants in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant in Mushrif Mall and Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant on Electra Street are separate branches with the same name and different addresses, both featured on this page.

Is Thai food in Abu Dhabi spicy by default?

It depends on the kitchen. Most of the restaurants here will adjust spice level on request, so ask when you order if you want it milder or hotter.

The bottom line

Desert Lotus is the safe default for a proper sit-down Thai dinner with a view, while the Mushrif Mall Aroy Dee holds the single highest rating on this list. Double check which Aroy Dee location you’re calling, since two separate branches share the name.

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